Athens Youth Development Initiative

06/07/2026

This week! We hope you join us!

REGISTER NOW AT www.athensyouthdevelopment.com!

Hidden Histories Literacy Camp

Reading The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown

Join us for a literacy camp that uncovers history in a powerful, engaging way. At first glance, The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown may seem like a typical ghost story, but the story reveals a connection to history that runs much deeper. After accidentally falling onto a grave in a forgotten, segregated cemetery, siblings Iris and Daniel work to uncover who the grave belongs to and why the cemetery has been neglected. Come read with us and connect to Athens Black History in a way that is often overlooked!

Join us for Hidden Histories Literacy Camp, where students will read, investigate, and connect literature to real places in our community, including a visit to a local historical cemetery.

Hosted by Sarah Conkin-Anderson at Howard B. Stroud Elementary

Serving rising 4th-6th graders from all of CCSD

Meeting in June: Wednesday, June 10, Wednesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 24, from 5-7 p.m.

06/07/2026

What a fun week! We love creativity and we ❤️ Athens!

06/01/2026

With some slots open still, we are extending the invitation to join us to rising 5th graders, too! 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

From Script to Survival: A Zombie Play Camp

Reading, rehearsing, and surviving 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse by Don Zolidis

Join us for a fast-paced theatre camp where students will rehearse and prepare a performance of 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse! Campers will spend three days learning lines, blocking scenes, building characters, and bringing zombie-filled comedy to life before presenting the show for family and friends on the final day. Perfect for students who love acting, comedy, and a little zombie chaos!

Hosted by Kayla Griffin at Clarke Central High School

Serving — Rising 5th–8th graders from all of CCSD

Meeting in June: Tuesday, June 2, Wednesday, June 3, Thursday June 4, and Friday, June 5, from 1–4 p.m.

Final Performance for Family and Friends: Friday, June 5, at 3:30 p.m.

05/30/2026

This is going to be so much fun!

05/29/2026

🏐 Volleyball Open Gyms begin NEXT WEEK! 🏐

Open Gyms are FREE and available to girls who attend CCSD schools are are rising 2nd-8th graders! .

🏐 Group 1 (rising 2nd-5th) - 6:00-7:00 p.m.
🏐 Group 2 (rising 6th-8th) - 7:00-8:30 p.m.

See you on the court!

05/24/2026

Del Guion a la Supervivencia: Campamento de Teatro Zombi

Lectura, ensayo y supervivencia con 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse de Don Zolidis.

¡Ven a disfrutar de un campamento de teatro lleno de energía donde los estudiantes prepararán una divertida obra sobre zombis! A lo largo de tres días, los participantes practicarán sus líneas, trabajarán en escenas y personajes, y aprenderán lo necesario para presentar una comedia llena de acción y humor frente a familiares y amigos el último día. Ideal para estudiantes que disfrutan actuar, reír y trabajar.

Organizado por la Escuela Secundaria Clarke Central por Kayla Griffin.

Abierto para estudiantes del CCSD que vayan a cursar del 5.º al 8.º grado este próximo año.
Fechas en junio, martes 2, miércoles 3, jueves 3 y viernes 5 de junio, de 1:00 a 4:00 p.m.

Presentación final para familiares y amigos: viernes 5 de junio a las 3:30 p.m.

05/24/2026

We ❤️ theatre!

From Script to Survival: A Zombie Play Camp

Reading, rehearsing, and surviving 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse by Don Zolidis

Join us for a fast-paced theatre camp where students will rehearse and prepare a performance of 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse! Campers will spend three days learning lines, blocking scenes, building characters, and bringing zombie-filled comedy to life before presenting the show for family and friends on the final day. Perfect for students who love acting, comedy, and a little zombie chaos!

Hosted by Kayla Griffin at Clarke Central High School

Serving — Rising 5th–8th graders from all of CCSD

Meeting in June: Tuesday, June 2, Wednesday, June 3, Thursday June 4, and Friday, June 5, from 1–4 p.m.

Final Performance for Family and Friends: Friday, June 5, at 3:30 p.m.

05/24/2026

❤️ 📚 ❤️

Campamento de Lectura «Historias Ocultas»

Lectura de The Forgotten Girl de India Hill Brown.

Únete a nuestro campamento de lectura que explora la historia de una manera interesante y significativa. Aunque The Forgotten Girl de India Hill Brown parece al principio una historia de fantasmas, pronto revela una conexión mucho más profunda con el pasado. Después de caer accidentalmente sobre una tumba en un cementerio segregado y olvidado, los hermanos Iris y Daniel comienzan a investigar a quién pertenece la tumba y por qué el cementerio fue abandonado. ¡Ven a leer con nosotros y descubre aspectos de la historia afroamericana de Athens que muchas veces pasan desapercibidos!
En el Campamento de Lectura «Historias Ocultas», los estudiantes leerán, investigarán y conectarán la literatura con lugares reales de nuestra comunidad, incluyendo una visita a un cementerio histórico local.
Organizado por Sarah Conkin-Anderson en la Escuela Primaria Howard B. Stroud

Para todos los estudiantes del CCSD que vayan a cursar de los grados 4 a 6.

Fechas en junio: miércoles 10, miércoles 17 y miércoles 24 de junio, de 5 a 7 p.m.

05/24/2026

Come read with us! 📚 📖 ❤️

REGISTER NOW AT www.athensyouthdevelopment.com!

Hidden Histories Literacy Camp

Reading The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown

Join us for a literacy camp that uncovers history in a powerful, engaging way. At first glance, The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown may seem like a typical ghost story, but the story reveals a connection to history that runs much deeper. After accidentally falling onto a grave in a forgotten, segregated cemetery, siblings Iris and Daniel work to uncover who the grave belongs to and why the cemetery has been neglected. Come read with us and connect to Athens Black History in a way that is often overlooked!

Join us for Hidden Histories Literacy Camp, where students will read, investigate, and connect literature to real places in our community, including a visit to a local historical cemetery.

Hosted by Sarah Conkin-Anderson at Howard B. Stroud Elementary

Serving rising 4th-6th graders from all of CCSD

Meeting in June: Wednesday, June 10, Wednesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 24, from 5-7 p.m.

05/22/2026

Campamento de Lectura «Historias Ocultas»

Lectura de The Forgotten Girl de India Hill Brown.

Únete a nuestro campamento de lectura que explora la historia de una manera interesante y significativa. Aunque The Forgotten Girl de India Hill Brown parece al principio una historia de fantasmas, pronto revela una conexión mucho más profunda con el pasado. Después de caer accidentalmente sobre una tumba en un cementerio segregado y olvidado, los hermanos Iris y Daniel comienzan a investigar a quién pertenece la tumba y por qué el cementerio fue abandonado. ¡Ven a leer con nosotros y descubre aspectos de la historia afroamericana de Athens que muchas veces pasan desapercibidos!
En el Campamento de Lectura «Historias Ocultas», los estudiantes leerán, investigarán y conectarán la literatura con lugares reales de nuestra comunidad, incluyendo una visita a un cementerio histórico local.
Organizado por Sarah Conkin-Anderson en la Escuela Primaria Howard B. Stroud

Para todos los estudiantes del CCSD que vayan a cursar de los grados 4 a 6.

Fechas en junio: miércoles 10, miércoles 17 y miércoles 24 de junio, de 5 a 7 p.m.